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What is the role of the eardrum in the hearing process?.
- A.It amplifies sound waves.
- B.It converts sound vibrations into nerve signals.
- C.It vibrates in response to sound waves.
- D.It protects the inner ear from damage.
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- It vibrates in response to sound waves.
Explanation
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The eardrum, or tympanic membrane, vibrates when sound waves hit it, initiating the mechanical transmission of sound in the ear.
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